Crime in Cheddar: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Cheddar in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cheddar at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheddar
- Types of crime in Cheddar
- Cheddar compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cheddar
- Streets with the most crime in Cheddar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheddar
- Population and deprivation in Cheddar
- Questions about crime in Cheddar
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Cheddar in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cheddar has the 647th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cheddar | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,728 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cheddar was highest in the year to July 2022 (508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (311). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 448 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 378 | 66.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 66.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 311 | 54.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 508 | 88.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 450 | 78.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 431 | 75.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 375 | 65.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 67.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cheddar over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and other theft (+32%). The largest falls were in public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 22.9 | 1.49 | +44% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -38% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +109% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.8 | 0.78 | +69% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.90 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +200% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cheddar
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cheddar recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cheddar
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cheddar recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cheddar
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cheddar recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cheddar
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cheddar recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cheddar
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cheddar recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cheddar
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cheddar recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cheddar
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cheddar recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cheddar
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cheddar recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cheddar
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cheddar recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cheddar
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cheddar recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cheddar
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cheddar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cheddar
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cheddar recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cheddar
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cheddar recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cheddar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cheddar.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheddar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winscombe and Sandford | 215 | 40.8 | -48% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +19% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | -33% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,807 | 123.1 | +57% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +107% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,529 | 90.3 | +15% |
| Nailsea | 919 | 52.3 | -33% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | -14% |
1 areas within Cheddar, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cheddar had the highest rate (65.7 per 1,000) and Cheddar the lowest (65.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | Neighbourhood | 9,527 | 626 | 65.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cheddar over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cufic Lane | 51 |
| On or near Wedmore Road | 21 |
| On or near Froglands Way | 20 |
| On or near Sharpham Road | 16 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Upper North Street | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near The Chestnuts | 10 |
| On or near Bath Street | 9 |
| On or near Centenary Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cheddar over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 29.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Cheddar has an estimated population of 5,728. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cheddar sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cheddar |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Cheddar a safe place to live?
Cheddar recorded 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cheddar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Cheddar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheddar was up 19% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 378 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cheddar?
Cheddar is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cheddar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.